Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Employment and Unemployment
Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar
AP Macroeconomics Unit 5: The Phillips Curve
Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: James Redelsheimer
Objective
In this webinar teachers will be able to:
- Describe the key characteristics and significance of the Phillips Curve model.
- Effectively implement multiple lessons to help students master the Phillips Curve.
- Prepare their students for AP Exam questions on the Phillips Curve.
Standards
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Description
This webinar will cover in detail one of the key models on AP Macroeconomics, the Phillips Curve. Teachers will come away with multiple, effective ways to teach the Phillips curve. Teachers will also learn how to teach economic shocks, and how changes in inflation and employment are shown on the Phillips Curve.
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